will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

adam98

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will the bubble back exhaust fit my 1976 115hp v4 and should that increase the performance much?
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

you don't have a 1976 115hp as they were not made in that year , whats the model no
 

adam98

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

sorry its a 1975 at least thats what all the paper work says
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

Please post a model # ???
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

the power tilt was replaced with a cmc one so no # there and the manual he gave me with boat has writen 115ETL75E ser# j4328821
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

a difference in the exhaust mounting were it fits the gearbox as the seals on the bottom are different as well as on the top were the exhaust bolts to the adaptor , you can change but costly
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

Bad idea. Not even worth trying to do for the $$$$$$$$$$$ it would cost and for what you would gain. Just keep what you have and keep it tuned good.
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

are the parts costly or to get them to fit. i found the cover filler block water jackets and everything for a fair price is it very close or no something you can mod to fit... but if there is no real world performace in having it i will no consider it...
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

will do.... thanks
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

The block needs passages machined, the exhaust leg needs to be changed, the reeds needs changing and the carbs too.

Absolutely not worth the money.

The best band for the buck is to dump that pre-1984 motor and get a post 1984 model. That change in itself will increase your prop HP by 15% and you will have a true 115 at the prop. The even better solution is to find a looper and get away from a crossflow.

Your block is small and has the small crank and will not respond to any real modifications but your wallet will certainly be lighter.

If you want more performance from the boat..... go on a weight loss program. You need to loose weight, anything extra on the boat needs to be removed, the hull needs to be perfect......... OR find a lighter high performance hull.
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

Great advise and I apriciate that you stated the reasons and what you would recommend... At the moment it runs so good I'll keep my eye out for an updated motor and or boat and strip down un needed junk in the boat..
Thanks again
 

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Re: will bubble back exhaust fit on 76 115 v4

bubble back inside.jpgThis is a picture of a typical 135 era exhaust cavity the way it came from the factory. You'd need to install the exhaust filler blocks, then deck (machine) the back of the block so it is all flat.
 
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